Stanton, Morrison Headline Spring Invitees

Marlins Pitchers, Catchers Will Be On The Field Feb. 20. In Jupiter

February 9, 2010|By Juan C. Rodriguez Staff Writer

He probably isn't ready for the major leagues quite yet, but Florida Marlins will get another opportunity to assess just how close outfielder Michael Stanton is to a full-time position at Sun Life Stadium.

Arguably the top power hitting prospect in all of baseball, Stanton, 20, will get his second taste of big league camp.

Monday, the Marlins announced Stanton and 21 others received invitations to spring training.

In addition to Stanton, the following organizational players not yet on the 40-man rosters will show manager Fredi Gonzalez and his staff what they can do playing side-by-side with the major leaguers: left-handers Dan Jennings and Jay Voss; catchers Brad Davis and Chris Hatcher; infielders Matt Dominguez, Ozzie Martinez and Logan Morrison; and outfielder Bryan Petersen.

Morrison is another well regarded prospect who will challenge Gaby Sanchez for starting duties at first base.

Both Jennings and Voss are a good bet to make their major league debuts at some point in 2010.